It seems to be working here. Are you sure your browser or internet provider or firewall is not blocking it? Otherwise you can download an IRC client or use www.mibbit.com and connect to irc.swc-irc.com port 6667, channel #swc-help for game assistance or #swc-members for general chat. The guide at the top of the page should also include this information, in addition to detailing specific clients that you can download if you are so inclined.